striped

adjective

ˈstrīpt How to pronounce striped (audio)
ˈstrī-pəd
Synonyms of stripednext
: having stripes or streaks

Examples of striped in a Sentence

the zebra is a black-and-white striped animal
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On March 10, Tung tried out the Ivy League trend while attending Paris Fashion Week, rocking a button-up miniskirt and a striped sweater over a collared shirt. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026 The brick-red primary bath features a pink-and-red striped shower, while another bathroom has a similar striped tile pattern in blue and yellow. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026 Visitors can explore old military forts and climb the picturesque black-and-white striped 1773 Tybee Island Light Station. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 The striped sofa, in actuality, was a light blue stripe. Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for striped

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of striped was in 1567

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“Striped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striped. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

striped

adjective
ˈstrīpt How to pronounce striped (audio)
ˈstrī-pəd
: having stripes or streaks

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